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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Jaw pain
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Jaw pain
by caitcalcalm, Aug 12, 2006 12:00AM
About a week ago I had such a terrible "toothache" I could hardly stand it. I took two rapid release tylenol, the pain went away and I thought may be it had been caused by clenching my jaw during the day (without realizing it). Anyway, the pain came back again yeasterday with a vengence! My lower jaw on my left side has severe pain that lasts several minutes then subsides for a while. The upper jaw on the left side is also effected but isn't as severe. Sometimes there is stabbing pain to my ear. The pain is bad enough to wake me up at night. It almost feels like a "charly horse" in my jaw. I use a splint at night. I do have an implant in my lower jaw on that side and see a dentist regularly. I'm wondering if I should wait until Monday to see my dentist or if this is something a medical doctor should check?
Doctor's Answer
Member Comments (7)
by mike1105, Aug 12, 2006 12:00AM
pain does not happen for no reason. it sounds like a dentist or oral surgeon would be best able to diagnose the problem. the sooner, the better, obviously.
by siren of the sea, Aug 13, 2006 12:00AM
this is just a suggestion but ibuprofen is better for pain caused by tmj problems. for sure see your dentist. is your splint one from the dentist or one that you bought at a drug store> the drug store ones are a waste of money as you need one to fit correctly and to balance your bite properly. id see your dentist and go from there.
by caitcalcalm, Aug 13, 2006 12:00AM
My splint is from a dentist. On Monday I'll go see my dentist but I'm not sure if this is tooth or ear related. The pain is definately in my jaw, but I could not point to a specific tooth and the pain shoots up to my ear. I'll also try ibuprophen. Thanks for the comments!
by caitcalcalm, Aug 15, 2006 12:00AM
I went to my dentist, he says I need a root canal on one of my molars that is capped. I guess I'll just have to do it.
by careyb112, Aug 21, 2006 12:00AM
I don's know if you have ever had braces before, but if so, or if you grind your teeth, there is a very good chance you might have TMJ. It causes severe jaw pain because the jaw is not aligning correctly. If it is, you generally can not open your mouth as far due to tightening or sometimes you can even feel or hear it pop.
by ihave been i your shoes or your mouth, Oct 04, 2006 12:00AM
Sounds like tic de la rue to me. They just came out with a good book for this sorry I don't know the name or author A friend of mine suffers from similar symptoms
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